Slash food costs step by step
November 9, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under food, groceries
In order to slash your food bills, you’ll need to gather some background info, set a target, and then make sure you follow shopping rules that will help you achieve that target. Here’s how…
Know your food costs: Track food costs for about a month so you get a fair idea of where your money is going. Divide the costs into necessary foods (bread, milk, eggs) and unnecessary food costs (cookies, soda, dips). You should also keep track of how often you eat out and those costs too.
Set a target: Do you want to cut $50, $100, more? Set a target …read more
Extreme grocery savings
October 27, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under food, groceries
If you need to amp up your grocery savings in order to save money for the upcoming holiday season, try these tips to save more on all your grocery costs.
Track regular buys: I used to track all my grocery store buys, but that was EXTREME. It took a lot of time, although it did save me money. Instead make a list of the 20 or 30 items you buy most often and just track those. I.e. track bread costs at various markets you frequent so you know when you’re getting the best deal.
Locate bargain rack days: Most stores stock new …read more
Save Money by Picking Your Own Produce
July 28, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under food, groceries, saving money
This week, Jennifer wrote that farmer’s markets can be an effective way to cut your food costs. I totally agree with her. Farmer’s markets provide some of the freshest products and allow you to save money while supporting the local community. However, there is another way to save even more on your food and that is by picking your own produce.
Just last week, my dad found a farmer that sells pick your own tomatoes for only $15 per bushel or $8 for a half bushel. There were people out there picking the tomatoes to can for future use and they …read more
